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Florida Auto Accident Attorneys

Those who are involved in serious automobile accidents can see their lives change in an instant. Accident victims may face injuries that are catastrophic or life-threatening. Furthermore, their financial security may suffer as they struggle with expensive medical and rehabilitation costs. In addition to mounting medical expenses, the victim may be forced to take time off from work to recover from his or her injuries. In some cases, the victim may never be able to work in the same capacity again.

The firm’s team of nationally recognized lawyers has litigated personal injury cases in state, federal and appellate courts. For nearly 50 years, our lawyers have helped victims obtain compensation. We also represent clients whose loved ones were killed in a car accident. In many cases, these survivors are able to file wrongful death lawsuits to secure compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of companionship and loss of financial support.

Thorough Representation

Our attorneys meticulously investigate each case to determine the cause of the accident and pursue every possible remedy under the law. Throughout nearly five decades in practice, we have helped numerous clients obtain compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages and other injuries sustained as a result of another person’s negligent or reckless acts.

Our attorneys also have an extensive appellate litigation practice and routinely handle complex trials for clients in Florida and across the United States. We represent clients in state court as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Florida Supreme Court, and the intermediate Florida District Courts of Appeal.

Recent Firm News

MIAMI – May 23, 2019 – Miami-based litigation boutique Podhurst Orseck is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recognized as leaders in their respective fields in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA, one of the most...

Verdicts & Settlements

When noted scientist and financial analyst Miguel Octavio was hit by a car during an August bicycle ride in Boca Raton, Podhurst Orseck attorneys promised his wife they would do their best to get the case behind them by the holidays.

A federal district court judge on Wednesday gave her final approval to the settlement brought by more than 5,000 former players who accused the N.F.L. of hiding from them the dangers of concussions, a major hurdle in ending one of the most contentious legal battles in league history. The settlement is designed to provide payments of up to $5 million to players who have one of a handful of severe neurological disorders, medical monitoring of all players to determine when or if they may qualify for a payment and $10 million for education about concussions.

Top Class Action FAQs

A: A class action is a type of lawsuit in which the common claims and rights of similarly situated parties are collectively decided in a single case. There is good reason to allow class action lawsuits. It permits individuals who have been harmed to be treated fairly and equitably when contending with defendants who often have significantly more financial resources than individual claimants.

Top Commercial Litigation FAQs

A: This can vary considerably, as each case is unique and brings its own set of circumstances and complexities. Some matters may settle prior to trial while others may proceed to trial and possibly to appellate review.

Recent News & Blog Posts

MIAMI – May 23, 2019 – Miami-based litigation boutique Podhurst Orseck is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been recognized as leaders in their respective fields in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA, one of the most